How far is Oildale, CA from Fremont, CA?

The driving distance from Oildale, CA to Fremont, CA is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.15 mi
04h 16m
Flight
220.96 mi
355.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.96 mi
Kilometers
355.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.15 mi
Kilometers
413.84 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM PDT
Return by in Oildale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oildale
2026-04-22T15:33
Arrive Fremont
Wed, Apr 22, 7:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oildale
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mendota
CA

City in Illinois, United States

From Oildale
127.9 mi
02h 08m
To Fremont
129.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oildale and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oildale and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on East Norris Road

    146 m · 18 sec · East Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Chester Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Chester Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Merle Haggard Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Merle Haggard Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on 7th Standard Road

    22.2 mi · 30 min · 7th Standard Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Buttonwillow Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Buttonwillow Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    139.2 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 152 West: Gilroy, Hollister, San Jose

    1038 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: San Jose

    2466 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Valley Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · South Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 880 North: Oakland

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Nimitz Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Nimitz Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Nimitz Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mowry Avenue, Central Fremont

    1419 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mowry Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Mowry Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oildale and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
139 mi · 54%
CA 152 West
40.9 mi · 16%
South Valley Freeway
32.1 mi · 12%
7th Standard Road
22.2 mi · 9%
Nimitz Freeway
13 mi · 5%
Merle Haggard Drive
3.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

139 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota
02h 08m from Oildale
Leave By
8:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oildale and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oildale to Fremont?

The road trip is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Oildale and 129.2 miles from Fremont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.32 one way or $104.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oildale and Chance Light Rain near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Mendota

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mendota, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mendota.

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

53 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

60 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Merced station

62 mi away
324 West 24th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oildale and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 220.96 mi (355.6 km).

Oildale

#1 Oildale

Census-designated place in Kern County, California

Population32,684
Coordinates35.4196800, -119.0195500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

The fifth most populous city in California.

Population234,569
Coordinates37.5482700, -121.9885700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norris Road (-119.019553, 35.419716)
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.35 L · about $52.32
Round trip
$104.65
18.14 gal · 68.7 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $52.32 $104.65
Mid-grade $6.07 $55.02 $110.04
Premium $6.24 $56.62 $113.25
Diesel $7.57 $68.63 $137.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Oildale and Fremont. The current time is 15:33:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.